Yuji Matsukura, veteran producer of J.C. staff, He recently shared his doubts about whether Japan could recreate today a classic like tom & Jerry. during an online seminar for Kochi Anime Creator Awards 2026, He highlighted the ability of the series to entertain using only movement and music.
Matsukura questions whether Japan could make a Tom & jerry today
During an online seminar Kochi Anime Creator Award 2026, Yuji Matsukura, producer of J.C. staff, reflected on the challenges of recreating a classic like tom & Jerry In Japan today. Matsukura He stressed that the American series transmits emotions only with movement and music, without relying on complex dialogue. This simplicity has marked his creative approach over the years. He also noted that the combination of humor, action and expressiveness is still a source of inspiration for contemporary entertainers.
Matsukura He commented on the impact of the American series:
I really loved Tom & Jerry as a child, I liked his absence of dialogue and his classic feeling. Well, there’s a story, but it shows how it can make it fun to watch just with movement and music, even if the story is simple… that kind of thing. I guess you could say that today it would be impossible to do something like this in Japan, right? I think that his expressive power, despite not having dialogues, is enormous. Of course, I wasn’t thinking about any of this when I saw him as a kid, but I really like Tom & Jerry; Being able to do something like that, well, I consider it a kind of ideal way.
Matsukura He is recognized for his participation in numerous renowned series in the anime industry, such as Revolutionary Girl Utena, Shakugan no Shana, Toradora!, A Certain Magical Index, Nodame Cantabile, Hayate The Combat Butler!, Honey and Clover, Prison School and Food Wars! Shokugeki not Soma.
the reflection of Yuji Matsukura It highlights the admiration for the classics and poses a debate on the challenges of recreating today the magic of tom & Jerry in Japan. For fans of anime and animation, it is a reminder of how the works of the past continue to inspire contemporary creativity.
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